Wood, Stone,
Iron & Glass
Time: All Day
Demonstrations of manual craft skills, traditionally used in the construction
and decoration of buildings that can be applied in today’s homes and buildings.
See woodwork, stone carving, wrought iron work and stained glass making in a
Victorian setting. Suitable for all ages. Phone 363 2836. Gold coin donation.
Venue: The Great Hall, The Arts Centre of Christchurch

75th Celebration
- Nurses Memorial Chapel
Time: 1pm-4pm
October 23 1915 H.M.T.S “Marquette” was sunk in the Aegean Sea, ten New Zealand
nurses lost their lives. In 1927 the Nurses Memorial Chapel was completed.
The boutique museum will display memorabilia, including a video of the Chapel’s
history over 75 years. Phone 338 1657. Free
Venue: Nurses Memorial Chapel, beside Christchurch Hospital, Riccarton Ave
Contact: Friends of the Nurses Memorial Chapel

Christchurch
College of Education 125th Jubilee Art Exhibition
12pm-4pm
An exhibition celebrating the contribution made by artists who have worked as
art educators in Canterbury – featuring some of New Zealand’s most significant
contemporary artists and accompanied by an exhibition catalogue. Phone 366 7261.
Entry by donation.
The Centre of Contemporary Art, 66 Gloucester Street

Lonsdale House
Clock & Art Museum
11am-3.30pm
An exhibition of rare antique clocks, works of art, Maori portraits, militaria.
Guided tours available. Museum is situated in an old Convent, built in 1905,
the Chapel was built later. Lovely grounds and garden. Adults $4, children
50c, students $1, senior citizens $3, family of 4 $10. Phone 388 3388.
Venue: Lonsdale House, is combined with Pier Lodge Bed & Breakfast, 97 Lonsdale
Street, New Brighton

Tiptree Cob
Cottage
Time: 11am-4pm
A chance to visit an historic furnished restored cob dwelling. Built in 1862
by William Savill, Tiptree Cottage is an excellent example of a colonial dwelling
constructed using one of the most fascinating vernacular building practices
settlers brought with them from Britain. Phone 342 7042. $3 per person, children
accompined by an adult are free.
Venue: Tiptree Cottage, Savills Road off Pound Road, behind Christchurch Airport,
Yaldhurst. (Sign posted from Pound Road)
Contact: Gregg Family

Cuningham- Confessions
of a Conservatory
Time: All Day
Call into the Botanic Gardens Information centre to begin the “inside” story
of Cuningham House Conservatory. Then follow the map that will unravel the hidden
treasures of our visual jungle. Phone 941 6841. Free
Venue: Botanic Gardens Information Centre
Contact: Christchurch City Council, Botanic Gardens

Ripapa Island
Guided Tours
Time: 1.30pm-4pm
Explore and enjoy good family fun. A fully guided tour of Ripapa Island, rich
in Maori, early European and war time history. Tour includes a leisurely cruise
to and from Ripapa Island – total excursion being approximately 2 hours. Phone
328 7720 for bookings. Adults $15 each, children (5-15) $6 each and family passes
$30 each.
Venue: Sea Cruises Ltd, 30 Godley Quay, Lyttelton
Contact: Sea Cruises Ltd

"Tea Party
at the Stoddart's" – celebrating Margaret Stoddart
Time: 2pm-4pm
An afternoon tea party at historic Stoddart Cottage, the childhood home of renowned
artist Margaret Stoddart. The tea party is being held to celebrate her birth
on 3rd October 1865 and to commemorate her contribution to New Zealand art.
Chris Pole, 2002 recipient of the Margaret Stoddart Art Award will speak about
his work. Tea and tiny cakes will be served. Stoddart memorabilia will be
on display. This event is sponsored by Fisher’s Fine Arts. Phone Diana 329
4678. Gold coin donation.
Venue: Stoddart Cottage located in Diamond Harbour recreation grounds, off Waipapa
Ave
Contact: Stoddart Cottage Board of Trustees

Archives New
Zealand Open Day
Time: 10am-3pm
The Archives New Zealand office will be open to the public. Includes guided
tours, access to regional and national finding aids, and the chance to discuss
archival research and family history with experienced staff. (The reading room
will NOT be open to researchers) Archives New Zealand holds Government Archives
from Canterbury and the West Coast, as well as the archives of the City Council
and Environment Canterbury. Phone 371 6666. Free
Venue: Archives New Zealand Christchurch Office, 90 Peterborough Street

Ripapa Island
Tour
Time: 1.30pm
Discover historic Ripapa Island complete with it's 18 century fort. Your guide
will show you the huge disappearing guns and the prisoner of war location which
housed the famous Count Felix Von Luckner. The island also has huge significance
to Maori and is one of only three topunui (sacred) sites in Canterbury. Bookings
essential. Phone (03) 328 9078. Adults $15, children $6.50 or a family pass $36.50.
Venue: Black Cat Group Ltd, Departs B Jetty, Lyttelton
Contact: Black Cat Group Ltd

Canterbury A&P
Association’s Precious Heritage
Time: 9am-5.30pm
The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association and its annual A&P
Show have been an important part of our heritage for 140 years. Three of the
Association's most historic, valuable and important trophies, are displayed
in Canterbury Museum’s foyer. Phone 366 5000. www.theshow.co.nz Free
Venue: Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch

Natural History
in New Brighton
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
We will celebrate the trees around New Brighton which were planted to celebrate
occasions in our history. The focus of this event will be afternoon tea, concert
and visual exhibition in the grounds or hall of St Faith’s Church, Hawke Street
New Brighton. The history of St Faith itself will also be celebrated. Native
trees will be distributed for planting to mark the contribution of the present
to the history of the future. Entertainment by New Brighton Silver Band and
Fat Boy and Slim. If you wear old-fashioned dress, you will receive a photograph
of yourself by portrait photographer Katrina Michie. Please Phone 388 9920 for
more information. Free
Venue: St Faith’s Church, Hawke Street, New Brighton
Contact: New Brighton Project

Historic Precinct
History Walks
Time: 2.30pm
Remembering the past and saving something for future generations we take a walk
looking at our tree and building history. Phone 355 8191 or 355 6307. Donations
will go towards buying trees and shrubs for our new Merivale Reserve. (Rugby
Street/Office Road).
Venue: Meeting at the Merivale Village Green next to Rugby Methodist Church,
corner of Papanui Road & Rugby Street
Contact: Merivale Precinct Society Inc

Guided Walk
through Lyttelton's Historic Town Centre
Time: 11am-1pm approx
A guided walk through the town centre of Lyttelton, the place of the early Canterbury
Association Settlement in 1850. This walk includes Canterbury’s earliest stone
church and the site of the gaol built in 1860, as well as several examples of
early colonial dwellings. To book phone Lyttelton Information Centre 03 328
9093. Adults $6, students $3, unwaged $3.
Venue: Meet at Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton
Contact: Lyttelton Information Centre

Centennial of
Gray and Davison Organ at St Andrews at Rangi Ruru
Time: 8pm
An organ concert to celebrate the Centennial of the Gray and Davison organ located
at the St Andrews Church at Rangi Ruru. This is the 2nd concert featuring organ
and music students from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. Phone 355 6601 for more information.
Entry by donation.
Venue: St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru, Merivale Lane, Merivale, Christchurch

Gardens Under
Lights
Time: Dusk till 10.30pm
Experience Edmonds Factory Gardens at night softly lit to show various features.
The lights will be turned on from dusk to 10.30 pm. Car parking off Ferry Road
on the city side of the gardens. Free
Venue: Edmonds Factory Garden, 357 Ferry Road
Contact: The Friends of Edmonds Factory Garden Inc

“Ports of Old”
Lyttelton Market
Time: 10am-3pm
Lyttelton’s monthly market will reflect a ‘Ports of Old’ theme. The Market venue
and stalls will be ‘dressed’ to provide a rich maritime focus of ‘Ports of Old’.
On display will be traditional jams & chutneys, a selection of tasty foods,
Bric a Brac from the past, jewellery, trinkets and other market curios. For
information please phone 328 9091. Free
Venue: Lyttelton Recreation Centre, 25 Winchester Street, Lyttelton

Avebury House
Open Days
Time: 10am-4pm
Avebury House is a two-storied Victorian Mansion located in Avebury Park, Eveleyn
Couzins Ave, Richmond. It has recently been refurbished by the Christchurch
City Council and is open as a community facility. People are invited to come
and tour the house and enjoy the garden. Phone 942 5615 for more information.
Devonshire tea is available for a small donation.
Venue: Avebury House, 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue, Richmond

Screening of
film “Eyes of the Harbour”
Time: 10am-5pm
An historic 1930s movie about The Adderley Head Signal Station and the Timeball
Station – will screen on demand. Approximately 6 minutes long. Phone 328 7311.
$2.50 per person.
Venue: Timeball Station, 2 Reserve Terrace, Lyttelton
Contact: Timeball Station

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